The Health Services office is located in the Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Center. Service is provided by a registered nurse, who also has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. The focus of the Health Services office is on health promotion, disease prevention and holistic health. Bellarmine staff, faculty, and students, both residents and commuters, may use any of the services offered. Wellness programs are offered during the academic year and may fulfill some of the EDGE Co-Curricular requirements.
Use of the health services office is completely voluntary. Bellarmine University follows HIPPA regulations. All health records are confidential and, except in cases specified by law, may not be disclosed except when authorized by the student. Health records aer retained for 1 year after the student leaves the university. If not picked up by the student, they are then destroyed as per HIPPA guidelines.
Services Provided:
Physical assessment, including blood pressure, temperature, cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, strep tests, etc.
Referral to physicians and clinics for medical treatment if desired or necessary
Over the counter medication, if requested
Wellness, diet, exercise, health information and counseling
Allergy antigen injections (specific physician orders are required, please contact the Director of Health Services in advance for complete details)
Please call the office if you need a service not listed
Services offered are free or require a nominal fee only.
Health History & Immunization Records A pre-matriculation (prior to entering college) immunization policy includes documentation of routine childhood immunizations and tuberculosis screening on or after April l of the year of admission. Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. The forms to document this information are included in the SOAR & Orientation booklets.
A Health History Form is to be completed prior to moving into the residence halls. Commuters are not required to turn in health history forms unless utilizing the services of the school nurse..
Location Health Services is located in the SuRF Center ( Sports, Recreation and Fitness Center, located behind Knights Hall.
Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Appointments are not necessary, but encouraged as the nurse may be out of the office at times.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
After Hours If an individual does not have a physician preference or is not aware of medical facilities in the area, one of the following facilities are recommended due to previously established relationships with the University.
University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
530 South Jackson Street (Travel Newburg Road (becomes Baxter Ave.) to Broadway. Turn left to Jackson St. then right on Jackson St. one block.)
(502)852-6446
Open 8:30am-4:30pm, M-F
Park DuValle Community Health Center
2237 Hikes Lane (Located at the intersection of Old Bardstown Rd. and Hikes Lane across from the White Castle)
(502)479-8930
Open 8am-5pm, M-F
Immediate Care Center
9404 Cedarlook Drive (Travel south on Bardstown Rd. through Fern Creek. Cedarlook Dr. is approximately one block before the Gene Snyder freeway).
(502) 239-8431
Open 9am-9pm, 7days/wk.
Norton Healthcare
2450 Bardstown Road (Located next to the Highlands Kroger on Bardstown Road)
(502)459-3991
Open 9am-9pm, Daily. Will file insurance but they are EXPENSIVE. No insurance, $79 to $200 depending on service rendered.
Simplistic Urgent Care, PLLC
915 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502)
-479-3245
Hours: M, Tu, TH, F 8am-9pm (closed on Wed), Sat/Sun 12-6pm
Emergencies If the Campus Nurse (x 8493) is not available, or if an ambulance is needed, call Security (x 3333). Notify them of the nature and location of the emergency. The Nurse and Security Officers are trained in CPR. Security will contact EMS and direct EMS personnel to the location if needed.
A reasonable attempt will be made to ensure the injured or ill person has their insurance information with them if transported to a medical facility. Anyone without insurance will be encouraged to go to University of Louisville Hospital Emergency Department.
